Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:17 pm
Totally off topic, but since his name got mentioned I just wanted to say that Dr. Bob is one of the coolest guys on the planet and I am glad he is part of the team protecting and expanding the Red.
My main point (and I probably wasn't clear enough about it): We shouldn't set a precedent where we can only upgrade shoddy anchors with the FA's permission.
I agree that if adding bolt anchors completely changes the nature of the route then there may be a question, but if we're only talking about replacing an unsafe anchor then the only place we should look is to the land owner for permission.
There's no reason in the 21st century for a route that people climb to have unsafe anchors. Or at least some safe option to belay/rappel.